Neal Hotelling is director of licensing for Pebble Beach Company, but that doesn't begin to cover the many hats he wears. Editor of Pebble Beach: The Magazine, book author, and an expert in local history and photographs, he just completed his third book, "Pebble Beach, The Official Golf History." Current photographs are by noted golf course photographer Joann Dost. (See ICON … [Read more...] about Pure Pebble
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Looking for a Champion
Mickel-slam? That's the big question heading into the U.S. Open, as Phil Mickelson looks to follow-up his commanding Masters victory by winning the one tournament he wants more than any other. Given Tiger Woods' record victory the last time the Open was at Pebble, in 2000, he has long been the default favorite, but Mickelson will ride into town with all the momentum and a … [Read more...] about Looking for a Champion
Earning His Stripes
When Tiger Woods jetted out of Pebble Beach 10 years ago, in the wake of his record-setting victory at the U.S. Open, he had just established himself as one of the world's most dominant athletes, and he was well on his way to becoming one of the most respected and venerated, to say nothing of the wealthiest. Now he returns to Pebble, having devolved into a pariah, a punch … [Read more...] about Earning His Stripes
Keeping in Touch By a Player’s Tweet
During a random 24-hour period in early January, Twitter was abuzz with dispatches from the golf world. The posts ranged from banal (Paula Creamer: "Wow. 'Avatar' has to be one of the best movies ever. Genius!!!") to very informative (Masters champ Trevor Immelman offering an update on his injured wrist: "I'll be hitting full wedges in a couple weeks. I've been chipping and … [Read more...] about Keeping in Touch By a Player’s Tweet
Building Blocks
On an overcast morning at the Salinas Community School, a group of high schoolers dressed in shades of black and gray are working on their running stitch. Colorful sunsets, peace signs, doves, eagles and hearts are among the many designs being embroidered, drawn, and ironheat transferred onto fabric squares. The completed squares, or blocks, are stacked neatly on teacher Chris … [Read more...] about Building Blocks